The concept of work-life balance is a ubiquitous ideal for many. The philosophy began in the 70s, gained momentum in the 80s, worked its way into our professional vernacular, and fuelled many a professional learning opportunity for employers and employees. However, we have all moved on from the concept of having work and life balanced […]
Calling all Co-sleeping Larks and Owls
If you are a Lark and have been looking for the PERFECT gift for your Owl partner (and for you), I may have the answer. You have until 30 May to contribute to the start up of Wakē. Wakē looks like this…. And does this….. Personally, I think it sounds great. And I would even […]
The Space Between
Famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright noted that “the space within becomes the reality of the building”. I think it’s the same with relationships. Togetherness – likes walls, floors, ceilings and frames – identifies your ‘coupleness’, but it’s space that gives form and function, and reality. I have written before on the positive effects space can […]
Want more sex??
Get more sleep. Pardon the simplicity, but it’s true. The Journal of Sexual Medicine has published a study that show’s there’s a direct relationship between how much sleep you have and your sexual desire the next day. I have been asked a gazillion times (or just a few times less) about the effect that sleeping […]
Personal housekeeping….
In case anyone out there was looking for another reason to convince themselves (or a loved one) that sleep is JUST SOOOO IMPORTANT, here’s another talk from another of those wise TED folk. This particular ‘wise folk’ is Jeff Iliff, a neuroscientist. While we know (or if we don’t, we know now know and will […]
Don’t mess with Maslow…..
There are some theorists that come and go – fair weather theorists whose ideas and propositions fail the tests of time – and then there are the ones that are the real deal. Like Maslow. In 1943 Maslow identified the common needs each human has, placed these human needs into a natty pyramid, and then […]
To sleep, or not to sleep? That IS the question….
(I feel the need to share that this is the first post I have attempted from not only my iPad, but from a remote location. Hoi An, Vietnam, nonetheless, as I enjoy three weeks away with my lovely husband.) Even though I am placing a good deal of confidence in my skills of posting from […]
Remembering to sleep well…
Some recent research out of Baylor University in the US has confirmed that good sleep = a good memory (or at least gives you a better chance at maintaining a good memory). This particular research focuses on the benefits of getting a good night’s sleep – slow brain wave (deep) sleep in particular. Much like […]
Another vote for getting a good night’s sleep…
Sleep is a recurring topic among the ubiquitous TED Talks we know and love. And though this one’s vintage in 2010, I do love any sensible media that champions the humble activity of sleep and how important it is. Given by Jessa Gamble and focussing primarily on the cultural impacts on our natural sleep rhythms, […]
(Steve) Harvey Schmarvey…
Oh Oprah! You need to re-think who you are inviting on your show to give advice. While not super recent, this little video advice snippet has popped up again and pricked at my delicate heckles all over again. Steve Harvey (for the uninitiated) is described by our friends at Wikipedia as an ‘American comedian, television […]
